ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in California

The best therapy for ADHD depends on your age. If you're an adult, therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, and mindfulness can be helpful in managing symptoms and developing coping strategies. If you're a parent looking for help for your child or teen, therapies that involve you in the process, such as Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), and the Incredible Years Program, can be effective in improving your child's behavior and your relationship with them.

A licensed therapist with experience in ADHD treatment is recommended. Psychiatrists can also provide medication management.

Once you choose a therapist or psychiatrist and enter your insurance details, we'll verify your insurance and estimate your in-network session costs for ADHD treatment in California.

Because we partner with 70+ of the nation's top insurance plans, we're able to provide you with accurate estimates before you even book.

Yes, medications like Ritalin, Adderall, and Strattera are commonly prescribed to manage ADHD symptoms.

Most plans include some sort of coverage for mental health care, including treatment for ADHD.

Here's how to check your mental health coverage for your current plan:

• Enter your insurance plan details on Headway to see if we can instantly verify
• Visit your insurance company's website or app
• Review your EOB (explanation of benefits) and look for details on "behavioral health benefits"
• Call your insurance company directly to ask

Headway can help you find licensed therapists or psychiatrists with experience treating ADHD.

Start by selecting your state and insurance on Headway. From there, you can filter by what matters most to you — like provider ethnicity, age, gender, or therapy style. We'll show you therapists who match your preferences and accept your plan.

Get to know each provider through their Headway profile, and when you're ready, instantly book a free intro call to see if they're the right fit.